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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.98, 44,924.79 and 18,410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.98, 44,924.79 and 18,410.14 is: 25,404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.98 : 44,924.79 = 18,410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.98/44,924.79 = 18,410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.98x = 44,924.79 × 18,410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.98x = 827,071,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,071,673.37/32,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,404.60

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